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Evil Under the Sun

6.919821h 57mPGMovieThrillerCrimeMystery

An opulent beach resort provides a scenic background to this amusing whodunit as Poirot attempts to uncover the nefarious evildoer behind the strangling of a notorious stage star.

DirectorGuy Hamilton
WritersAnthony Shaffer·Barry Sandler
ProducersJohn Brabourne·Richard Goodwin

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Studiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelStudiocanal Presents Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Guy Hamilton

PUPeter Ustinov
Peter Ustinov
Hercule Poirot
JMJames Mason
James Mason
Odell Gardener
SMSylvia Miles
Sylvia Miles
Myra Gardener
RMRoddy McDowall
Roddy McDowall
Rex Brewster
MSMaggie Smith
Maggie Smith
Daphne Castle
JBJane Birkin
Jane Birkin
Christine Redfern
NCNicholas Clay
Nicholas Clay
Patrick Redfern
DRDiana Rigg
Diana Rigg
Arlena Stuart Marshall
DQDenis Quilley
Denis Quilley
Kenneth Marshall
CBColin Blakely
Colin Blakely
Horace Blatt
EHEmily Hone
Emily Hone
Linda Marshall
PA
Paul Antrim
Police Inspector

More from Peter Ustinov · Lead actor

Death on the Nile
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1978 · 7.2
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1976 · 6.6
Spartacus
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1960 · 7.5
Jesus of Nazareth
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Robin Hood
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1973 · 7.3
The Great Muppet Caper
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Around the World in 80 Days
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More from James Mason · Co-star actor

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
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1962 · 7.9
Dr. Kildare
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1961 · 5.7
North by Northwest
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1959 · 8.0
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1962 · 6.8
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1966 · 6.8
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1979 · 6.8
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More from Guy Hamilton · Director

Live and Let Die
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The Man with the Golden Gun
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1974 · 6.5
Goldfinger
Goldfinger
1964 · 7.4
The Third Man
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1949 · 7.9
The African Queen
The African Queen
1952 · 7.3
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
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Battle of Britain
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1969 · 6.8
The Colditz Story
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The Mirror Crack'd
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Evil Under the Sun — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Evil Under the Sun?

Evil Under the Sun is streaming on Studiocanal Presents in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Evil Under the Sun on Netflix?

No, Evil Under the Sun is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Studiocanal Presents.

Is Evil Under the Sun on Amazon Prime Video?

Evil Under the Sun isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Evil Under the Sun for free?

Evil Under the Sun is available on Studiocanal Presents in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Evil Under the Sun?

Yes — Evil Under the Sun is followed by Thirteen at Dinner (1985) in the Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) Collection.

Is there a prequel to Evil Under the Sun?

Yes — Death on the Nile (1978) comes before Evil Under the Sun in the Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) Collection.

Is Evil Under the Sun part of a trilogy?

No — Evil Under the Sun is part of the Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) Collection?

There are 6 films in the Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) Collection: Death on the Nile (1978), Evil Under the Sun (1982), Thirteen at Dinner (1985), Dead Man's Folly (1986), Murder in Three Acts (1986) and Appointment with Death (1988).